David A. Scott (Representative)
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Template:TOCnestleft David A. Scott is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 13th district of Georgia.
Resolution condemning socialism
Fedrary 2, 2023 House Republicans moved a Resolution condemning socialism and certain dictators.
The Resolution began:
- Whereas socialist ideology necessitates a concentration of power that has time and time again collapsed into Communist regimes, totalitarian rule, and brutal dictatorships;
- Whereas socialism has repeatedly led to famine and mass murders, and the killing of over 100,000,000 people worldwide;
- Whereas many of the greatest crimes in history were committed by socialist ideologues, including Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, Fidel Castro, Pol Pot, Kim Jong Il, Kim Jong Un, Daniel Ortega, Hugo Chavez, and Nicolás Maduro;[1]
Eighty six Democrats voted no. Forteen voted "present" and six didn't vote.[2]
Representative David A. Scott (Representative) voted "Nay".[3]
Humanitarian Needs in Cuba letter
December 16 2021 , House Rules Committee Chair James McGovern (D-MA), House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Gregory Meeks (D-NY), House Appropriations subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations Chair Barbara Lee (D-CA), and House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Energy Chair Bobby Rush (D-IL) led 114 Members of Congress in a letter to President Biden asking him to prioritize the well-being of the Cuban people as they experience the worst economic and humanitarian crisis in recent history...
In the wake of this year’s protests, the members urged the administration to support the Cuban people by suspending U.S. regulations that prevent food, medicine, remittances, and other humanitarian assistance from reaching the Cuban people...
Signatories included David A. Scott (Representative).[4]
Support for the Council on American Islamic Relations
David A. Scott (Representative) wrote a letter of support to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) on the occasion of their 24th anniversary in September 2018.[5]
Supported by Council for a Livable World
The Council for a Livable World, founded in 1962 by long-time socialist activist and alleged Soviet agent, Leo Szilard, is a non-profit advocacy organization that seeks to "reduce the danger of nuclear weapons and increase national security", primarily through supporting progressive, congressional candidates who support their policies. The Council supported David Scott in his successful House of Representatives run as candidate for Georgia.[6]
Peace Pledge Coalition
In 2007, 90 Members of Congress, pledged in an open letter delivered to President Bush: "We will only support appropriating funds for U.S. military operations in Iraq during Fiscal Year 2008 and beyond for the protection and safe redeployment of all our troops out of Iraq before you leave office." The letter was initiated by the Peace Pledge Coalition. The Coalition was led by Tim Carpenter, Progressive Democrats of America, Bob Fertik, Democrats.com Medea Benjamin, CodePink, Bill Fletcher, co-founder of Center for Labor Renewal David Swanson, AfterDowningStreet.org, Democrats.com, Progressive Democrats of America, Kevin Zeese, Voters for Peace, Democracy Rising, Brad Friedman, co-founder of Velvet Revolution, Bill Moyer, Backbone Campaign.
David A. Scott signed the letter.[7][8]
Voted against cutting funding for ACORN
In September 2009, following the lead of their Senate colleagues, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to cut off funds to ACORN. the vote was 345-75. All of the 75 were Democrats, and included David A. Scott. [9]
Creamer connection
David A. Scott for Congress has been a client of Robert Creamer's Strategic Consulting Group.[10]
Congressional Black Caucus
David A. Scott is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus for the 113th Congress:[11]
PDA connection
In June 2013 Progressive Democrats of America assigned activists to deliver their material to almost every US Congressman and several Senators. Melissa Prescott (and Terence Dicks and David Robinson), were assigned as contact for Rep. Scott.[12]
ARA endorsement, 2014
The Alliance for Retired Americans Political Action Fund endorsed David Scott in 2014, 2012.[13]
Blue Dog Coalition
In Congress, David A. Scott is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition.
New Democrat Coalition, 113th Congress
In the 113th Congress, 50 members of the House of Representatives belonged to the New Democrat Coalition, including:[14]
- David A. Scott
On CAIR
“The Council’s work in the state of Georgia and across the nation is appreciated and respected.”
Rep. David A. Scott (D-Ga.) (October 2017).
External links
References
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ [2]
- ↑ [3]
- ↑ [4]
- ↑ Letters of Support for CAIR accessed January 26 2020
- ↑ CLW website: Meet Our Candidates
- ↑ War Is A Crime .org, Peace Pledge Coalition
- ↑ [http://www.democrats.com/peace-pledge Democrats.com. Sign the Pledge for Peace petition. Bob Fertik August 19, 2007
- ↑ [http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/09/the_75_democrats_who_are_prose.html American Thinker, September 18, 2009 The 75 Democrats who are pro-sex slave ACORN defenders By Ethel C. Fenig]
- ↑ SCG A Partial List of SCG Clients, accessed Dec. 2, 2013
- ↑ Congressional Black Caucus: Members (accessed on Feb. 24, 2011)
- ↑ PDA June 2013 Educate Congress Digest
- ↑ PAF
- ↑ NDC Member List